The Lives of Cleopatra and Octavia

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The annotated edition of Sarah Fielding's work offers a detailed exploration of her influences, showcasing her engagement with Greek and Roman literature, as well as the historical perspectives of 18th-century historians and Renaissance and Restoration playwrights. This comprehensive approach highlights the depth of Fielding's scholarship and her literary contributions in the context of the 1757 edition of The Lives of Cleopatra and Octavia.